Bank of America Career Fellows Program
program overview
The Fogelman College of Business and Economics (FCBE) and Bank of America Career Fellows Program is designed to engage, educate and effectively prepare business students for professional success. This partnership is a demonstration of Bank of America’s commitment to driving opportunities and creating access for all.
benefits
Acceptance into this two-year cohort will offer FCBE students:
- One-on-one professional development training through the Avron B. Fogelman Center for Professional Career Development
- Exclusive mentorship opportunities with Fortune 500 corporate partners
- Professional experience and coaching to help students compete for summer and full-time job placements upon completion of academic degree program
In addition to these invaluable real-world connections, our FCBE Career Fellows will also receive:
- A new, state-of-the-art laptop
- $500 professional attire allowance
- $500 textbook allowance
eligibility requirements
- Full-time FCBE major (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing and Supply Chain Management)
- Rising junior business student OR two-year Southwest Community College transfer student who is completing his/her business degree at UofM
- GPA 3.0+
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities and/or 20+ volunteer hours of philanthropic service
*Priority will be given to students with demonstrated financial need
application and supplemental materials
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose (250-500 words)
- Demonstrating any leadership roles you have held, your commitment to philanthropic endeavors and/or why you believe participation in this program will positively benefit you, both personally and professionally.
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
- It is preferred that only one reference is from a UofM professor/employee.
- The second reference should be from someone in the community.
application deadline
Applications Open: September 1, 2026
Application Deadline: September 22, 2026
*Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received, so you are highly encouraged to apply early!
For additional information, please email FCBECareerFellows@memphis.edu.